Hills Architecture
“I couldn’t help but feel a sense of uncertainty as I stood at the corner of Cleveland and Elizabeth Streets in Surry Hills this afternoon, preparing to embark on one … Read the rest “Hills Architecture”
Surry Hills
With the exception of four years in Brisbane, I spent the first thirty years of my life in the country: Lismore, Bourke, Renmark and Wagga. When my career brought me to Sydney, I was really excited.
As I knew I didn’t want to live too far from work, I drew a “walking circle” (old style protractor) around Ultimo, that reached out to Glebe and Pyrmont, but I quickly settled on an apartment in Surry Hills. And even though I’m a country boy at heart, Surry Hills has pretty much become “home”.
Discarded Leftovers
You know what it’s like when you can’t find something. No matter where it should be, it just isn’t. I have this problem with the Foxtel remote, at the moment … Read the rest “Discarded Leftovers”
Best Post Ever
Apologies, first of all, to The Other Andrew for another grainy photograph from my camera phone. Yes, it was taken in almost complete darkness and it needed some basic photoshopping, … Read the rest “Best Post Ever”
Microwave
It’s been a while since I’ve posted something in my “discarded category”. Maybe it’s the wet weather that’s stopped people from throwing stuff out? Or maybe it’s just that time … Read the rest “Microwave”
Oxford Street Reflections
With a title like “Oxford Street Reflections”, I guess you were expecting a treatise on the twenty year period (almost) since I first visited Oxford Street.
You were probably expecting … Read the rest “Oxford Street Reflections”
Holidays
It’s funny being around Surry Hills in the daytime. As I work M-F 9-5 (or thereabouts), I don’t normally get to see what’s happening in my neighbourhood on a weekday. … Read the rest “Holidays”